Heritage Railway operating since 1878

In 1878, construction of the Port Augusta and Government Gums (now known as Farina, in the northern Flinders Ranges) Railway commenced. The line was extended to Oodnadatta in 1891 and further to Alice Springs (771 miles /1241 km) in 1929 establishing an important rail link to Central Australia. The famous Ghan passenger train travelled on the northern part of this route until 1980.

You can enjoy a full-day or half-day trip aboard a restored steam or heritage diesel train on the original Ghan route between Port Augusta and Quorn on the Pichi Richi Railway.

Watch gum-lined creeks, bluebush-studded hills and ancient rocky outcrops roll past at the relaxed pace of years gone by. All trains use historic steam or diesel locomotives or railcars or immaculately restored timber carriages some more than 130 years old.

Since 1974, volunteers of the Pichi Richi Railway Preservation Society continue to proudly restore and run the railway.

We operate on selected dates from March to November each year. Check our timetable, then book online or phone 1800 PR RAIL (1800 77 7245)..

Lonely Planet named South Australia in the Top 10 regions to visit globally in 2017.

7 News Australia at Pichi Richi Railway

A little-known piece of South Australian rail history is now available to us all, with Motor Inspection Car (MIC126) a feature of the Pichi Richi Railway collection.

https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustralia/videos/1730491730430381/

August 2019 Michael Portillo's SBS series - PRR & Great Southern Rail

Cancel your Tuesday night plans this August - you've got a date with Michael Portillo!

This renowned train enthusiast travelled on Pichi Richi Railway, The Ghan and the Indian Pacific and his 6-part series goes to air in August on SBS Australia

Stay tuned!

Yx141 returns to service

Sunday 2 June 2019 - diary date

After 10 years of rebuilding and almost 2 years of testing, Yx141 will make its public debut and will be turned over to the Locomotive Department of Pichi Richi Railway.

Following the launch, Yx141 will make a return trip from Quorn to Woolshed Flat at 10:30am, followed by shorter Quorn to Summit shuttle trips from 2pm onwards. A limited number of tickets for the 10.30 am service are available for sale on-line and through the FRVIC. Shuttle service tickets will be available for $10.00 per person (children under 4 are free) on site on the day.

Special trains mark last SAR railway passenger services to Quorn, 50 years ago

On March 10, 2019 Pichi Richi Railway marked the end of rail passenger services to Quorn

Pichi Richi Railway captured an unsung event 50 years later, when on March 10 it ran two special trains to mark the end of South Australian Railways’ rail passenger services to Quorn.

Far back in late January 1969, SAR train driver, Len Brewster, entered a stifling hot Quorn station yard, completing the railcar’s 95 mile journey from Terowie – for the very last time.